Brighton & Hove Albion plan Europe’s first dedicated stadium for a women's team, with at least 10,000 seats, adjacent to the men’s stadium Bennett’s Field, aiming to open by the 2030/31 season pending permits.

The design emphasizes a family-friendly, women’s-sport culture with wider corridors, social spaces, and a focus on music, entertainment, and community.

Contextually, clubs like Kansas City Current and Denver in the NWSL are cited as examples of purpose-built venues, signaling a global shift toward female-focused facilities.

The project could cost up to €92 million, with planning advanced and renderings already available on the club’s site.

Chief executive Paul Barber says the process will adopt an inclusive lens to rethink facilities and fan experience, aiming to foster a stronger atmosphere and broader support.

Brighton says the stadium will support domestic and European ambitions, help attract staff, grow the fan base, and provide development fixtures for academy players in a purpose-built environment.

The project reinforces the club’s long-term commitment to women’s and girls’ football and complements the existing American Express Elite Football Performance Centre in Lancing.

Owner Tony Bloom intends to fund the project, with an estimated cost around £80 million, making it one of the first purpose-built women’s stadiums outside the United States.

This would place Brighton among a small group worldwide pursuing dedicated women’s stadiums, marking a rare development in women’s football infrastructure.

Club executives describe the project as a bold statement for global growth of women’s football, highlighting opportunities for players, staff, and fans.

Zoe Johnson and Tony Bloom emphasize the stadium as a global milestone to attract top talent, grow the fanbase, and support academy development.

The plan fits a broader trend of WSL clubs using dedicated venues or shared grounds, alongside other clubs’ infrastructure upgrades.